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Coral Necklace Collection

The coral necklace has been a timeless accessory that has adorned the necks of women throughout history

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Portrait of a Young Girl (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Young Girl (oil on panel)
RAF81444 Portrait of a Young Girl (oil on panel) by Linde, Adriaen van der (c.1570-1609); 85x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Regina Cordium, 1860 (panel)

Regina Cordium, 1860 (panel)
JAG76136 Regina Cordium, 1860 (panel) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 26x21.5 cm; Johannesburg Art Gallery, South Africa; eJohannesburg Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Portrait of a Little Girl (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Little Girl (oil on canvas)
CK93280 Portrait of a Little Girl (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 69.8x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eCrane Kalman, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 732

Curtis British Entomology Plate 732
Odonata: Agrion rubellum = Ceriagrion tenellum [Plant: Illecebrum verticillatum (Coral-necklace)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: La Belle Isolde, 1862 (panel)

La Belle Isolde, 1862 (panel)
MAK87467 La Belle Isolde, 1862 (panel) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 23.7x19.3 cm; The Makins Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Portrait of a boy and his four sisters, c. 1830

Portrait of a boy and his four sisters, c. 1830
GG80928 Portrait of a boy and his four sisters, c.1830 by Giles, John A. (fl.c.1830); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Jane Elizabeth, Countess of Oxford, 1797 (oil on canvs)

Jane Elizabeth, Countess of Oxford, 1797 (oil on canvs)
HJA321564 Jane Elizabeth, Countess of Oxford, 1797 (oil on canvs) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Coral Necklace 1871 Frederick Sandys British

Coral Necklace 1871 Frederick Sandys British
The Coral Necklace, 1871. Frederick Sandys (British, 1829-1904). Black, brown, and red chalk; sheet: 55.9 x 39.2 cm (22 x 15 7/16 in.); secondary support: 57.1 x 40 cm (22 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.)

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady
Artist: Ramsay, James - Title: Portrait of a Lady - Date: 1810-1854 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 73.6 x 62.5

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Katharina Kern of Sterzing, 1842 (oil on canvas)

Katharina Kern of Sterzing, 1842 (oil on canvas)
XKH191660 Katharina Kern of Sterzing, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Wasmann, Rudolph Friedrich (1805-86); 55.5x44.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Nicols Rubens Wearing a Coral Necklace, ca 1619. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Nicols Rubens Wearing a Coral Necklace, ca 1619. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Nicols Rubens Wearing a Coral Necklace, ca 1619. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Venus and Cupid, 1509 (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupid, 1509 (oil on canvas)
XIR899449 Venus and Cupid, 1509 (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 213x102 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Coral necklace (Illecebrum verticillatum)

Coral necklace (Illecebrum verticillatum). Photographed in the New Forest, UK, in July

Background imageCoral Necklace Collection: Coral Necklace (Illecebrum verticillatum), a New Forest rarity

Coral Necklace (Illecebrum verticillatum), a New Forest rarity
ROG-12695 Coral Necklace, a New Forest rarity. UK Illecebrum verticillatum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way



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The coral necklace has been a timeless accessory that has adorned the necks of women throughout history. From elegant portraits to intricate paintings, this captivating piece of jewelry has always held a special place in art. In Juliet Noel's portrait from 1825, Mrs Pierre Toussaint is depicted wearing a delicate coral necklace. The watercolor on ivory brings out the vibrant red hues of the coral, adding an exquisite touch to her attire. Another stunning portrayal can be seen in "Portrait of a Young Girl, " where an oil painting captures the innocence and beauty of youth. The young girl wears a coral necklace that adds a pop of color to her otherwise muted ensemble. Moving forward in time, we encounter "Regina Cordium" from 1860, painted on panel. This mesmerizing artwork showcases another woman adorned with a striking coral necklace that accentuates her regal appearance. "Curtis British Entomology Plate 732" takes us into the world of nature-inspired art. A butterfly perches delicately on top of a vibrant coral necklace, creating an enchanting juxtaposition between organic beauty and human adornment. In "La Belle Isolde" from 1862, we witness yet another example of how artists have incorporated corals into their masterpieces. The panel painting portrays Isolde wearing an elaborate headdress embellished with corals and pearls—a true symbol of opulence and femininity. Not limited to female subjects alone, even boys were captured donning these precious accessories as seen in "Portrait of a boy and his four sisters. " This charming family portrait showcases one boy proudly sporting his own coral necklace alongside his sisters' matching ones. Traveling back further in time to ca 1619, Nicols Rubens immortalized himself wearing a magnificent coral necklace through his self-portrait. Rubens was known for incorporating luxurious elements into his artworks, showcasing both artistic skill and personal style.